I know the use of Shave Secret for an oil pass has been discussed before, but I'd like to offer my observation after two uses. Using three to five drops as recommended, massaged into my remaining wet stubble for a final oil pass, I find that my SS with a Derby sort of drags. I'm certainly no lather meister, but lather I make with soaps is much slicker. A lot of guys say that their razor just glides along when using Shave Secret. I feel resistance, not from my remaining stubble, but the Shave Secret seems a little sticky or greasy. Adding more water doesn't help. Neither does trying to lather over it. The stuff just doesn't seem to be as slick as I was expecting. It's so tempting to bear down, but I don't want to risk irritation. Maybe Shave Secret offers more of a protective cushion? Well, it was cheap at Wal-Mart, so I'm not out much. I do like the scent though.
-Clarke
-Clarke